Compound atlas
Growth

Tesamorelin

Also known as · Egrifta

PeptidePrescription drug
Half-life
0.6h
approx. mean t½
Dose range
1–2 mg
typical, not prescriptive
Category
Growth
primary use-case
Single-dose decay
t½ = 36m · first-order model
~2.4h
to clear
1× t½
50%
remaining
2× t½
25%
remaining
~4× t½
6%
remaining
0%25%50%75%100%0m1.2h2.4h3.6h4.8h6h

How a single dose clears, assuming first-order elimination. The half-life is the biggest driver of how often you dose — start a cycle to see your own cumulative concentration curve.

Overview

A stabilized GHRH analog FDA-approved to reduce visceral adipose tissue in HIV-associated lipodystrophy; studied for visceral fat more broadly.

Mechanism of action

Potent GHRH-receptor agonist that raises IGF-1 and preferentially reduces visceral fat.

Typical protocol

1–2 mg subQ daily, typically evening.

Storage

Reconstituted: use promptly; refrigerate.

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